varies

[vair-eez] / ˈvɛər iz /

VERB

change

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter differ diverge diversify divide fluctuate modify range

STRONG

alternate assort convert depart deviate digress disagree displace dissent divaricate inflect interchange mutate part separate swerve transform turn variegate

WEAK

be unlike blow hot and cold hem and haw permutate shilly-shally take turns yo-yo

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree conform disorganize hold join keep maintain remain retain

STRONG

arrive come concur consent continue stay wait

Example Sentences

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The marriage recession varies in scope and speed but is observable in nearly every country on earth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Seafood, when caught wild, varies in price due to water temperatures, spawning, overfishing and other factors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Still, the effectiveness of these combinations varies, and more research is needed to determine the best approaches.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

The Moon's monthly orbit around Earth is slightly elliptical rather than circular, which means its distance from us varies and so not all full Moons are the same.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The speed of the Earth’s spin varies from a little over 1,000 miles an hour at the equator to zero at the poles.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson